Pediatric Obesity Medicine Executive Director

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine seek an Executive Director for the Healthy Weight and Obesity Medicine Program to lead a multi‑disciplinary obesity care initiative. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and program development.

The successful candidate will drive clinical innovation, foster collaborations across CHOP and Penn, and partner with communities, schools, payers, and

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree.
• Board certification in pediatrics and obesity medicine.
• Significant leadership experience in a complex academic medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the obesity program across clinical, research, and public health domains.
• Build collaborative programs across CHOP, Population Health, and related divisions.
• Oversee education, research, and implementation of obesity care models.
• Engage communities, schools, payers, and policymakers to translate evidence into practice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Communication

Population health

Obesity medicine

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board certification in pediatrics

Board certification in obesity medicine

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine seek an Executive Director for the Healthy Weight and Obesity Medicine Program to lead a multi‑disciplinary obesity care initiative. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, education, and program development.

The successful candidate will drive clinical innovation, foster collaborations across CHOP and Penn, and partner with communities, schools, payers, and